Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed his foreign minister to pursue "fair and equitable negotiations" with the US, paving the way for a resumption of nuclear talks in Turkey on Friday. This development comes as tensions between the two nations remain high, despite repeated assurances from Washington that it is open to reaching a deal.
The talks are expected to take place on February 6 in Turkey, where officials from both sides have agreed to meet without preconditions. Iran has emphasized its commitment to diplomacy, while vowing an unbridled response to any aggression.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have arrested over 139 foreign nationals in central Iran during recent anti-government protests. Local media reported that those arrested were involved in organizing and inciting riotous actions, with some having contact with networks outside the country.
In a separate development, a fire broke out at a shopping centre in Tehran's west, prompting firefighters to respond to the scene. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed confidence that a nuclear deal can be reached with the US, citing President Trump's statements on fair and equitable negotiations. Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, has warned against another confrontation between the US and Iran, emphasizing the need for direct Iranian-American negotiations.
The Middle East is already reeling from various calamitous confrontations, making it less likely that the region needs another confrontation between the two nations. The kingdom of Jordan has assured its Iranian counterpart that its territory or airspace will not be used to launch attacks on the Islamic Republic.
As tensions continue to escalate, Iranian leaders are increasingly worried about a US strike potentially breaking their grip on power by driving an enraged public back onto the streets.
The talks are expected to take place on February 6 in Turkey, where officials from both sides have agreed to meet without preconditions. Iran has emphasized its commitment to diplomacy, while vowing an unbridled response to any aggression.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have arrested over 139 foreign nationals in central Iran during recent anti-government protests. Local media reported that those arrested were involved in organizing and inciting riotous actions, with some having contact with networks outside the country.
In a separate development, a fire broke out at a shopping centre in Tehran's west, prompting firefighters to respond to the scene. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed confidence that a nuclear deal can be reached with the US, citing President Trump's statements on fair and equitable negotiations. Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, has warned against another confrontation between the US and Iran, emphasizing the need for direct Iranian-American negotiations.
The Middle East is already reeling from various calamitous confrontations, making it less likely that the region needs another confrontation between the two nations. The kingdom of Jordan has assured its Iranian counterpart that its territory or airspace will not be used to launch attacks on the Islamic Republic.
As tensions continue to escalate, Iranian leaders are increasingly worried about a US strike potentially breaking their grip on power by driving an enraged public back onto the streets.
. I mean, it's not like things have been pretty tense between the two nations lately 
. But hey, a resumption of talks could be just what the doctor ordered - or should I say, what the region needs 
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. Arresting over 139 foreign nationals is no joke, and it's concerning that local media reported some of them had connections with networks outside the country 
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. It's always tragic when fires break out, especially during protests or times of unrest.
. But at the same time, it's refreshing to see Jordan assuring its Iranian counterpart that they won't use their territory for any attacks 
. araghchi's optimism about a nuclear deal is kinda reassuring, but at the same time it feels like a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. what if washington doesn't keep its promises? we've seen this before in 2015 and look where it got us... anyway, fingers crossed that turkey can host some productive talks without any major incidents 
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like can you believe Iran is open to fair and equitable negotiations with the us? i've been shipping iran and the us for ages and this is like the ultimate proof that they're finally listening to each other 
. Abbas Araghchi's confidence is giving me LIFE 
i mean, who wouldn't want a peaceful resolution after all these years of tensions?! 
. we've seen this before with other negotiations and it seems like both sides still have a lot of trust issues. 
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!! I mean, we've been following this for ages and it's like, finally some progress 
and I'm here for it! Let's just hope the US doesn't try to play hardball again 
Officials from both sides meeting without preconditions, like, what a game-changer 
! It's gonna be so interesting to see how this all unfolds 
. And tbh, it's nice to hear that the UAE is trying to calm things down too 
Another confrontation in the Middle East would just be, like, too much 
. Anwar Gargash is low-key a genius tho, warning against more conflict between the US & Iran 
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The Middle East is already a mess, let's not make it worse. And what's up w/ Jordan assuring Iran that their airspace won't be used for attacks? It's all just one big web of drama 
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I feel bad for all these people caught in the middle, you know? The shopping centre fire was pretty shocking though 
, hope nobody got hurt. But seriously, we need to talk about how many lives are being lost over this stuff 
I guess only time will tell... 
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